The site has a state-of-the-art X-ray department

The redevelopment of Welshpool Hospital has taken two years to complete.

As well as upgrading patient accommodation, specialist health care has also been modernised.

A new X-ray department has opened with state-of-the-art digital equipment capable of sending images to other hospitals for advice and diagnosis.

We have extended the range and scale of services on offer Andy Williams, Powys Local Health Board

Endoscope services have been improved and a dedicated suite has been allocated for patients.

The new site on Salop Road caters for X-ray, outpatients, physiotherapy, minor injuries, occupational therapy and maternity services.

It provides women in labour with a home from home setting in which to deliver their babies.

Powys Local Health Board chief executive, Andy Williams, said: "The completion of this extensive project underlines the LHB's commitment to developing Welshpool Hospital as a front line community health care facility.

"We have extended the range and scale of services on offer and already have plans to use the old outpatients building as a training and development centre for Montgomeryshire."

The 31-bed Maldwyn ward has en suite facilities, and the ward has dining and day-room areas.